The City urges residents not to take evacuation orders lightly, stating that they “are ordered because there is a threat to life and property.” If heavy rain persists, the City urges residents not to wait for evacuation orders and to instead leave early. Residents of gated properties also are advised to leave their gates open to prevent mud and debris from locking them in, and to ensure access for emergency responders. Trash cans and cars also should be moved off the street to help prevent flooding, the City states.

The City added that it will have crews patrolling and clearing roads of rocks and debris, placing temporary concrete k-rails in the burn area, placing sandbags, clearing storm drains and culverts to prevent flooding, and pre-placing heavy equipment at areas sensitive to flooding and debris flows.

Further, residents are reminded that power outages may disrupt emergency alerts, so residents are asked to monitor storm conditions on local news radio and, if possible, the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov/lox.